Fundraising Lead

Purpose:

Help secure the financial resources and strategic partnerships needed to sustain and grow The Mind Initiative's programs, resources, research initiatives, and community impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research grants, sponsorship opportunities, and funding sources aligned with TMI's mission.
• Assist with grant applications, funding proposals, and sponsorship outreach.
• Identify potential donors, sponsors, and community partners.
• Support fundraising campaigns, donation drives, and fundraising events.
• Create sponsorship packets, fundraising materials, and donor communications.
• Track grants, sponsorships, donations, and fundraising progress in Notion.
• Oversee Fundraising Volunteers and provide guidance on fundraising initiatives.
• Post weekly progress updates in Slack and communicate regularly with the leadership team.
• Collaborate with department leaders to support organizational growth and sustainability.

Department: Development & Partnerships

Reports To: Executive Director

Time Commitment: Approximately 2–5 hours per week

Qualifications:

• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Interest in nonprofit leadership, fundraising, public health, education, or community impact.
• Comfortable researching opportunities and communicating with external organizations.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and willing to take initiative.
• Prior fundraising, grant writing, or leadership experience is welcome but not required.